Question

Which option uses ellipses effectively to indicate natural pauses as a way to indicate speech hesitation? 1. "Well um I guess I don't really have an answer ..." Travis said. ... 2.Well um I guess I really don't have an answer," Travis said. 3."Well... um ... I guess I don't really have an answer," Travis said. 4. "Well... um ... I ... guess ... I don't really... have ... an answer," Travis said. ​

Answer 1

Answer: Number 3

Explanation: Example of ellipses: "Today … we vetoed the bill." Its basically save space or remove material that is less relevant. They are useful in getting right to the point without delay or distraction